[On Elizabeth Barrett Browning:] Her sweetness of character is even beyond her genius.

We may admire people for being wise, but we like them best when they are foolish.

There is no running away from a great grief.

[On Elizabeth Barrett Browning:] Her sweetness of character is even beyond her genius.

I foresee that the Andersen and Fairy Tale fashion will not last; none of these things away from general nature do.

Does it not appear to you versatility is the true and rare characteristic of that rare thing called genius-versatility and playfulness? In my mind they are both essential.

No fear of forgetting the good-humoured faces that meet us in our walks each day.